Types of trip
Treat your dad to real Yorkshire ale this Father’s Day
Show your Dad how much he means to you this Father’s Day (21st June) with a trip to Pennine Yorkshire. Forget socks and card, show him an experience he’ll remember forever! Steeped in culture, heritage and indulgence, the region boosts unique attractions and luxurious accommodation.
Anyone for tennis?
With Wimbledon 2009 set to start on 21 June, Scottish cottage agency, Ecosse Unique, is highlighting a choice of properties – each with the use of a tennis court – for those inspired to try their hand at the game.
Winter-sun savings for singles
Book early for a bargain-priced wintersun break – Caribbean-style – says leading singles specialist, Friendship Travel. For bookings made by 25 August, the company is highlighting whopping – and exclusive - savings of up to £660 per person for travel between 1 November and 20 April at the superb four-star BodyHoliday at Le Sport in St Lucia.
Drunk Brits risk thousands in holiday medical fees
8 out of 10 Brits admit to being ‘very drunk’ on holiday according to a new survey by travel insurance specialist, EssentialTravel.co.uk. And, of the 1,000 people surveyed, over 70% were unaware that their travel insurance didn’t cover them in the event of a drunken accident or injury.
High speed tours of China
Customers booking Titan HiTour's 18-day Mighty Yangtze & Best of China itinerary will travel on the Shanghai Maglev, the world's fastest train, for a thrilling finale to their holiday.
Tantalise your taste buds in North Jutland
Surrounded by miles of by pristine coast, Denmark’s fertile North Jutland is well known for serving up a superb array of locally grown specialities and freshly caught seafood making it a top destination for a gastronomic break.
Summer holiday temptations from Eurocamp
The summer is finally here, tempting many of us to make an early summer getaway and enjoy some warmer weather on the continent, and with some fantastic holiday deals available from Eurocamp, there’s even more temptation to pack those suitcases and bag a low season bargain.
Walk this way – Leon to Santiago
Few trails in the world have been walked by so many as the Pilgrim’s Way in the northwest of Spain; over the centuries millions have walked the trail to venerate the tomb of the Apostle St. James – Santiago.
Authentic experiences in Vietnam
If you are looking for a special experience of Indochina, whether it includes learning to cook authentic local cuisine in Vietnam, or staying in unusual accommodation such as a traditional junk-boat or a farmer’s house in the Mekong Delta, then look no further than Wendy Wu Tours’ first dedicated Indochina brochure, which features a range of new escorted tours to Vietnam, Cambodia and Laos.
Diving with dolphins in Marsa Alam
Jaz Hotels, Resorts & Cruises has announced the opening of its newest hotel in Marsa Alam, the four star Sol Y Mar Dolphin House, located in one of the most exclusive diving hot spots on the beautiful Red Sea coastline. Close to the popular Samadai Reef the hotel is known as Dolphin House because of the hundreds of spinner dolphins that inhabit the nearby waters.
A festival for the taste buds in Leamington
This summer sees the return of the highly successful and popular ‘Royal Leamington Spa Food & Drink Festival’ organised by BID Leamington. The festival, which is free to attend, will take place on Saturday 29 & Sunday 30 August from 10am – 6pm at the Royal Pump Room Gardens.
Development Holidays – A new challenge for teens
Activities that have been specially designed to challenge, motivate and develop leadership skills are incorporated into ‘Leadership Challenge’ special-interest breaks this summer at PGL’s Boreatton Park adventure centre in Shropshire.
Credit-crunch busting short holiday ideas
For families whose holiday wouldn’t be complete without their dog and who fancy a stay in Cornwall, Cornish Cottages has more than 50 properties where one or two pampered pets are made welcome and where there are lots of exciting coastal ‘walkies’ within easy reach.
The Lakes set to come alive this summer
Lakes Alive has unveiled plans for an exciting summer season of outdoor arts events in the Lake District and other parts of Cumbria. The streets of Cumbria’s towns and villages will come alive with a host of entertainment including acrobatics, circus skills and dance.
Travel in style to the US with free flight upgrades
Specialist operator, Bon Voyage, is highlighting an exclusive free one-way Premium Class upgrade on scheduled flights to a choice of US destinations. The deal – for bookings made by 30 June – applies to Heathrow departures and gives travellers the comfort of an additional five inches of leg room.